§ 27.954 - Fuel system lightning protection.  


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  • § 27.954 Fuel system lightning protection.

    The fuel system must be designed and arranged to prevent the ignition of fuel vapor within the system by -

    (a) Direct lightning strikes to areas having a high probability of stroke attachment;

    (b) Swept lightning strokes to areas where swept strokes are highly probable; or

    (c) Corona and streamering at fuel vent outlets.

    [Amdt. 27-23, 53 FR 34212, Sept. 2, 1988]